When will a solar power plant open in Côte d'Ivoire?

In the northern region of the Côte d'Ivoire, the first phase of a solar power facility has been officially opened. The Boundiali solar power plant's financing was initially revealed in 2018, and details of its commissioning were made public in December 2022.

How many solar plants will Côte d'Ivoire build?

The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is planning to build 12 photovoltaic solar plants with a combined capacity of 678 MW in different parts of the country by 2030. Likewise, the government plans to reach 1,686 MW by 2040.

Why is Côte d'Ivoire launching a solar power plant?

“The solar power plant is regarded as a model project for the expansion of solar energy in Côte d’Ivoire. It is an important contribution to the fight against climate change and a decisive step towards increasing the share of renewable energies in the country’s electricity supply to 45% by 2030,” said KfW.

Where is Ivorian power plant located?

Located in Boundiali in the north of the country, the plant has already been providing up to 37MW of power since June 2023. It was officially launched this week by Ivorian Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and German Parliamentary State Secretary Bärbel Kofler.

How much energy will Ivorian power plant produce in 2025?

A GROUND-BREAKING PROJECT Following an agreement between the Ivorian government and PFO Énergies, the future power plant will have a capacity of 52 MWp and cover an area of 70 hectares. When it becomes operational at the end of 2025, it will produce almost 90 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to supply more than 370,000 households.

How will Ferké solar impact Côte d'Ivoire?

Beyond its environmental impact, Ferké Solar will contribute to the local economy with the creation of more than 600 jobs during the construction phase. This project is fully in line with Côte d'Ivoire's energy strategy, which has set a target of 45% renewable energy in the energy mix by 2030, in accordance with the commitments made at COP26.